Probably no culture in the world has refined the production of steels more than Japan, which still today pays homage to the myth of the samurai sword. Expert Knowledge - Steel terms The Elements common in steel formulations C Carbon Mo Molybdenum Si Silicon V Vanadium Mn Manganese W Tungsten P Phosphorus Ni Nickel S Sulfur Cu Copper Co Cobalt Nb Niobium Cr Chromium Note: 1.2067 / 102Cr6 / L3: This ball bearing steel, also known as L3 steel, offers a long service life. Well suited for forge-welding in Damascus structures. Not rustproof. (C = 0.95-1.05 / Si…